Places to Visit in Kashmir in May

[Gullu]

In a weeks time, I will be in Kashmir with a group of family and friends. We don't have any itinerary neither do we want one, as our family or friends never go by them, and it's impossible to try even to by it.

I think it would just be easy having a list of places to visit in Kashmir and then just go and then visit them whenever we feel like during our stay there.

So please can you guys give a list of places to visit in Kashmir in May.

 

[Sharath S]

These are the places you must visit if you visit Kashmir:
Ladakh, Vaishno Devi Temple, Amarnath Temple, Bahu Fort, Thiske Monastery, Shankaracharya temple, Jamia Mosque, Gulab Bhavan, Leh Palace, Sankar Buddhist Monastery.
Hope This helps.

 

[briannagodess]

Hello and welcome to the forum, @Gullu!

Here's a list of the best places to visit in Kashmir during May:

Srinagar

• Dal Lake. During the summer months including May, the Dal Lake becomes alluring. Why? Because all around it, the plants bloom and become very lush. It's the perfect location for a picnic or just for relaxing with your family and friends.
• Gardens like the Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Mughal Garden, Botanical Garden and Badamwari Garden.
• Jama Masjid Mosque, the largest mosque in Kashmir.
• Shah Hamdan Mosque. Offers a great view of the Jhelum River as well.

Gulmarg

• Shrine of Baba Reshi. Thousands of devotees visit this site every year.
• Gondola Cable Car. Offers a view of the Himalayas. You can visit this all year round and have a ride with your friends and family.

Pahalgam

• Lidder River. For adventure seekers, you can try white water rafting here.
• Mamal Shiva Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva which is also the oldest temple in Kashmir.

Sonamarg

• Thajiwas Glacier. Offers a great backdrop of the Thajiwas Mountains.
• Vishansar Lake. A sparkling blue lake with alpine flowers and mountains as its scenic view.
• Krishnasar Lake. Tourists love fishing and doing water activities in here.
• Nilagrad River. It is believed to have healing and treating powers.
• Baltal Valley. Offers picturesque views of its valley.

Jammu

• Bahu Fort. Surrounded by a garden in which tourists love to have a picnic in.
• Raghunath Temple. The interior of the centre of the temple is lined with gold sheet.
• Shri Mata Vaishno Devi. An important pilgrimage site as well for the yatris.

I hope this helps!